Operators should Aim High in Steering to help them see what is in front of the vehicle. Operators should look 15 seconds ahead of the vehicle to watch for possible risks and to give themselves enough time to make safe decisions.
Aiming High requires practice. Our eyes naturally look three to six seconds in front of us. This three to six second look forward is called eye lead time. Aiming High will expand eye lead time to 15 seconds and give operators the time and space to spot risks.
Aiming High in Steering gives operators a chance to see more of what is going on around their vehicle. Operators should avoid unsafe behaviors that could keep you from Aiming High. These unsafe behaviors include distractions such as phones, being tired, and following too closely.
Remember, practicing Aiming High means looking farther down the road through the windshield and avoiding unsafe behaviors that could distract you from operating a vehicle safely.
